Cox Communications Northern Virginia Launches NFL Network in High Definition

Cox Communications Northern Virginia Launches NFL Network in High Definition

Cox to Also Launch Much-Anticipated NHL Network

HERNDON, Va., Sept. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications Northern Virginia announced today the launch of NFL Network HD. The network is now available on Cox Cable channel 718 on the Digital Sports & Info Tier for Fairfax County and Fredericksburg-area customers with HD set-top boxes. NFL Network offers more high definition programming than ever before, including major events such as Super Bowl Week, AFC and NFC Championship Week, and the NFL Draft, all presented in stunning high-definition.

"Our valued customers have made it clear to us that they want more high- definition programming, which is why we continue to aggressively add to our suite of HD content," said Janet Barnard, vice president and region manager for Cox Northern Virginia. "We're thrilled to offer NFL Network HD, which we believe will make being a football fan more enjoyable and compelling than ever."

In addition to a variety of exclusive programming, the following eight primetime regular season games will be featured on NFL Network HD:

-- Colts at Falcons Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007 at 8:15 PM ET
-- Packers at Cowboys Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007 at 8:15 PM ET
-- Bears at Redskins Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007 at 8:15 PM ET
-- Broncos at Texans Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007 at 8:15 PM ET
-- Bengals at 49ers Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 at 8:15 PM ET
-- Steelers at Rams Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007 at 8:15 PM ET
-- Cowboys at Panthers Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007 at 8:15 PM ET
-- Patriots at Giants Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 at 8:15 PM ET

Effective October 30, Cox will also launch the NHL Network, featuring 24- hour hockey coverage including live games. The network's signature show -- NHL On The Fly -- offers hockey fans exclusive coverage of each game, including press conferences, expert analysis, and special highlights from the NHL All- Star Game, NHL Stanley Cup Final and NHL Entry Draft. NHL Network will be offered on channel 248 of the Digital Sports and Info tier for Fairfax County and Fredericksburg-area customers.

About Cox Communications:

Cox Communications is a multi-service broadband communications and entertainment company with more than 6 million total residential and commercial customers. The third-largest cable television company in the United States, Cox offers an array of advanced digital video, high-speed Internet and telephony services over its own nationwide IP network, as well as integrated wireless services in affiliation with Sprint. Cox Business Services is a full-service, facilities-based provider of communications solutions for commercial customers, providing high-speed Internet, voice and long distance services, as well as data and video transport services for small to large-sized businesses. Cox Media offers national and local cable advertising in traditional spot and new media formats, along with promotional opportunities and production services. Cox Communications wholly owns and operates the Travel Channel. More information about the services of Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at http://www.cox.com/, http://www.coxbusiness.com/, and http://www.coxmedia.com/.

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Source: Cox Communications Northern Virginia

CONTACT: Alex Horwitz of Cox Communications Northern Virginia,
+1-703-480-4916

Web site:

http://www.cox.com/
http://www.coxbusiness.com/
http://www.coxmedia.com/

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